Mrs. Grace Ellen Moody Wilson, age 85, of Marion, passed away at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals in Asheville on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Marion, she was born on February 19, 1932 to the late Frank Moody and Fannie Smith Moody. Grace was retired as a supervisor from Beacon Manufacturing in Swannanoa. A faithful member of Dysartsville Church of Christ, she loved her church family very much. Her children knew that she could be counted on when needed and she loved them as only a mother can. She had many interests and especially loved working the Word Find puzzle and watching Westerns on television. Her family and friends, especially the folks at Dragon Lair and Bantam Chef, will miss her very much.

Surviving are five children, Terry Wilson of Marion, Rebecca Kelly and husband Dennis of Nebo, Tommy Wilson and wife Janet of Hickory, Cindi Wilson of Marion and Sharon Vasta and wife Kristin McGath of Norwich, CT; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Dysartsville Church of Christ with Pastor Bill Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.